Both Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) and Gyr falcon (Falco rusticolus) are permanent and they usually have their nests in Varrio Nature Reserve or in the surroundings. In 2006 neither of them brought up chicks. No ringing could be done. What is behind poor nesting result? Does it indicate sinking trend in the willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) populations. This was discussed with Gyr falcon already in 2005, when 13 nestings in Finnish Lapland were completed out of over 20 know started nestings.

The photo above shows broadly the Peregrine falcon land, in Eastern Lapland. It is customary in Finland that no more accurate information is given about nestings of either Peregrine or Gyr falcon. This is to prevent illegal collection of eggs and chicks of these rare birds.